{"product_id":"hayward-sand-filter-lateral-w-center-pipe-sx160qa","title":"Hayward Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe | SX160QA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOEM Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe for Hayward Sand Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward Lateral Assembly with Center Pipe (SX160QA) is the OEM replacement lateral manifold assembly for compatible Hayward sand filter systems. This assembly provides the complete internal collection structure — center pipe and lateral arms together — allowing you to restore full filtration function in a single replacement rather than sourcing components individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lateral assembly sits at the base of the sand filter tank and collects filtered water after it has passed through the sand bed. The center pipe channels that collected water up and out of the filter to return to the pool. A damaged or cracked lateral allows sand to pass into the pool return line; replacing this assembly restores proper filtration and eliminates sand carry-over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHayward Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSX160QA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLateral Assembly with Center Pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eOpen Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e610377054454\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolaroo Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing a lateral assembly, inspect the filter tank's internal hub seat and any remaining undamaged laterals before closing the tank. Sand filter laterals typically fail from age or debris impact — if multiple laterals show cracking or brittleness, replacing the full assembly now avoids a second teardown shortly after. Verify your filter model number against Hayward's parts diagram for your specific unit before ordering to confirm SX160QA is the correct assembly for your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-06-22 --\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774179541267,"sku":"SX160QA","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/hayward-lateral-assembly-with-center-pipe-sx160qa-2.webp?v=1790228033","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/hayward-sand-filter-lateral-w-center-pipe-sx160qa","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}